Open For Scout News You Can Use | December 1, 2022
Scout News: December 1
Have You Been Fingerprinted? The State of California requires leaders in youth organizations to take an online training class and to be Live Scan fingerprinted. We cannot register adults for 2023 without this. Click the red button for more info.
Thanks to Long Beach native Dave Alexander, Camp Tahquitz now has a beautiful bronze statue. We are proud to announce our statue has been set near our COPE/Climbing area (Dave is a well-known triathlete). Formal unveiling to come.
January 3-6, 2023: Save the date for Winter Tech Camp coming back to the Long Beach Sea Base in early January. Earn merit badges, make friends. A fun and safe camp option. See camp info.
Hey, Eagle Scouts! Scholarships through NESA open today 12/1. Apply here. The National Eagle Scout Association is proud to offer scholarships that can help you continue your educational adventure.
Save the date: Saturday, February 4, 2023. We will be meeting again at the Sea Base for our Vision 2023 leader meeting. This will be lead by Scout Executive Marc Bonner. Estimated time: 8-10am.
Due to an upcoming procedure, our Camp Ranger/Director Joe Warner, will need assistance at Camp Tahquitz hosting our full calendar of guests. Housing provided. If you have the opportunity to assist, please contact Joe by email or 702-591-2499.
As of today, we have 8 of 17 Packs and 15 of 27 Troops that have started their online renewals for 2023. Recharters were due yesterday, November 30. Please ask your Scout leaders to submit your renewal for 2023 as soon as possible to avoid delay.
Call for nominations: We are looking for nominations for the prestigious District Award of Merit. This is the highest award a district can bestow upon a volunteer. Limited to 2 recipients.
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Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
401 E 37th. St Long Beach CA 90807
www.longbeachbsa.org
562-427-0911